Lot #377 - Chinese Traditional Shoes
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian Art
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Sale Date:11 Dec 2022 ~ 12noon (AEDT)
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Lot #:377
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Lot Description:Chinese Traditional Shoes
in black satin with green and purple accents, with shou symbol motifs, 28cm total length, sole 24cm length belonging to Dr Burden, an Australian medical missionary working in China for the China Inland Mission in Shanghai & Chung King, name is written in English on the lining of the shoes. -
Provenance:Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Notes:It was common practice for Missionaries to wear Chinese dress to blend in with the population.
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Estimate:A$100 - 200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Affordable Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.